Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdownIn the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.By Karen Jowers23 hours ago
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefitsAuthorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.5 weeks ago
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposalsSeveral Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying. By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
OpinionEnding weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawfulDHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.By Col. Derence V. Fivehouse, USAF (Ret.) 5 weeks ago
VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concernsOfficials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape. By Leo Shane III2 months ago